Hi Folks, just joined the group having got myself a `06 tigger in Blue, traded a Vstrom...anyways I am in the U.K on the south coast near hastings..but I would like to ask a question of you all, what is the correct measurement for drive chain tension, what the handbook book suggests ( 35-40MM ) seems awfully tight when sitting on the bike, i have read around 2" mentioned on the news groups. any ideas ??,,
Regards
Alan
We've written much on this subject, and it keeps coming up because, yes, the book is wrong: your gut knowlegde is correct - your chain is too tight.
Go to the top of the page you are currently reading, click on "search" and in the query box type in "chain adjustment," or " chain tension" and you will pull up a number of threads that will be most enlightening.
Good on ya for going the Tiger route. Welcome to the forum. And that blue color you got is right on.
I am sure the normal wisdom around here is add 10mm
Quote from: "Patrick the Scot"We've written much on this subject, and it keeps coming up because, yes, the book is wrong: your gut knowlegde is correct - your chain is too tight. .
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My apologies, should have searched for the topic first and intended to!...I consider my butt kicked....but thanks for the info...
Alan